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Set 6 • Question #382 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam is navigating in restricted visibility. She should sound __________.
A
three short blasts
B
one prolonged blast
C
one prolonged and two short blasts
✓ Correct Answer
D
two prolonged blasts
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Inland Rule 34(a), two short blasts indicates 'I intend to leave you on my starboard side' (starboard-to-starboard pass), requiring an identical two short blasts confirmation.
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